Western cyclone., 1887-05-26
IN THE CANADIAN CAPITAL
THE IRISH LEADER ARRIVES IN
OTTAWA.
A Quiet Reception and the Usual speech
The StoniuG of O'Brien at
Toronto.

OTTAWA, Ont, May 20-Editor O'Brien
and Mr.. Kllbride arrived here by the Cana
dian Pacific train at $50 this afternoon. A
deputation from the reception committee
had proceeded up the line to Perth to meet
them. At the Union depot crowd Of eight
hundred or one thousand persons had gath
cred, many Of whom rushed into the car to
greet O'Brien. Lusty cheers were given for
him upon his appearance on the platform
and there was no disorder of any kind.
O'Brien and Kilb de, with Mr.. Stars, presi-
dent of st. Patrick's Literary association,
were then driven to the Russell in the corri-
dor Of which large crowd had gathered to
await their arrival Some one called for
three cheers for the Queen, which were given
by few, who then sang "God Save the
Queen" A few others then cheered O'Brien
Some warm words were exchanged over this
incident, but no blows were struck The re-
CeptiOn committee lunched with O'Brien at
the Russell before the lecture, which took
place at the roller rink.
In the rink, where 1000 persons had
assembled, O'Brien received hearty recep-
ton. The students Of the college of Ottawa
were present in a body, leading in the cheers
and Singir "GOd Save Ireland" J. l. Dow
lin, who presided, read telegram from
Archbishop O'Brien of Halifax, expressing
sympathy with Mr.. O'Brien and in con-
demnation OF he "vile blackguardism Of
Toronto, for 9WiCh the educated rowdyism
under Mayor Rowland was chiefly respon-
Sible.n An address from the National
League branch was then read, and during the
reading loud cheering was heard in Cartier
square, opposite the rink. 1t appears that a
counter demonstration was going on there,
and presently the strain OF "GOd Save the
Queen" was heard, followed by hearty 10y
alist cheers. This was kept up for cOnsid-
cradle time, and was occasionally accom-
panied by the footing Of horns
O'Brien, in his speech, which was other
wise substantially that delivered else ewhere,
referred % the disorder at Toronto last night.
He said he believed there was not a respect
able Canadian who did not share the senti-
mente of Archbishop O'Brien He declared
that the ignorant Orangemen were the
rioters, and that it was their intention to
make it killing matter. The audience arose
to their feet and cheered as OBrien conclud-
ed, and the college boys again led in singing
"GOd Save Ireland"
Klbride was next introduced, and spoke
at length. He also referred to the trouble In
Toronto last night as the opposition OF Lord
Lansdownes paid or primed rowdieS He
closed by asking if the Canadian people
would tolerate it to be governed by one of
the greatest tyrants that had ever oppressed
Ireland
Senator O'DOnahue who was the next
speaker, concluded by moving resolution
OF sympathy with vote of thanks to Kill
bride, which was carried unanimously. Rev.
Father Whelal parish priest of ST. Patrick's,
moved vote of thanks to O'Brien. He said
that for Lord Lansdowne, as landlord, the
best thing We can do is to pray for him, that
he may be taken out Of the way of tempta-
tion; that he may be removed from the occa-
sion of sin; to pray, in short; for the success
of the plan Of campaign O'Brien and Kill
bride spoke in reply, and the meeting termi-
mated in an orderly manner.